Can Botox or Dysport Cause Permanent Damage?

Question

Ive read from other women that they have suffered permanent damage as a result of botox or dysport. Is this true? Im very concerned as after dysport I now have a lazy left eye along with a prominent tear trough, my eyes look smaller and piggy like plus my cheeks are slightly dented. It has been 3 weeks now!!

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

The results of Dysport or Botox should not be permanent.  The effects of Dysport are temporary, only lasting 3-4 months.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

No, As long as you are receiving the "real stuff" ( not bootleg products), and performed by a reputable well trained doc you shouldn't have any problem. The effects are temporary but last about 3-4 months on average. Have fun and go for it!

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

The effects of Botox and Dysport are temporary so any adverse effects are also temporary. I have been using Botox for many years and have yet to see a permanent change.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Eliza.  We have not heard of nor experienced the kind of "permanent damage" you are describing with Dysport and Botox.  What exactly did they say that was permanent?  

	As for your case, the lazy left eye is a possible side effect (ptosis) but normally is gone very quickly within 4-6 weeks.  The other concerns you point out would have to be addressed in person as they do not sound consistent with side effects from a bad Botox injection.

Robert A. Weiss, MD · Answer

We have performed over 10,000 treatments of botulinum toxin injections in our clinic. We have not yet seen any permanent or long term effects. The biochemistry data shows conclusively that the effects are temporary. When injected properly into muscles by a doctor who understands the anatomy of the facial muscles, the results are typically excellent with over 95% satisfaction.

Patrick McElgunn, MD · Answer

Neither Dysport nor Botox cause permanent damage. The shape of the eyelids around the eyeball can be affected by the muscles of the eyelids. Too much toxin, improperly placed toxin, or not accounting for patient age or eye shape can result in poor cosmetic outcomes. Take heart that botulinum toxins like Dysport and Botox are only temporary. Your eyes will regain their normal shape within two or three months at the most. The disadvantage of these products is their temporary nature, but in this case, that is an advantage. Best results come with experienced doctors.

Melanie L. Petro, MD · Answer

I am not aware of any permanent damage from Dysport or Botox as they are both temporary treatments. Your eye sounds like a common complication, ptosis. Ask your physician about it as sometimes there are things he/she can do to improve it.

Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I am unaware of either Dysport or Botox being associated with any permanent damage.

	If anything, patients wish that the effects lasted longer than they do, which is typically 4-8 months depending on how much was injected, specifics of the patient's anatomy, and how well it is metabolized by the body.

	So from the standpoint of being concerned about permanent damage - I think it is very unlikely.

	I hope that this helps, and good luck,

	Dr. E

Can Botox or Dysport Cause Permanent Damage?

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